Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
Lumo

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
2728293031Today2 Nov34567891011121314151617181920212223
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Trains to Edinburgh (Waverley) from Glasgow

It takes an average of 1h 13m to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 42 miles (67 km). There are normally 217 trains per day travelling from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £9.50 when you book in advance.

First train

05:00

Last train

00:19

Departure stationGlasgow
Arrival stationEdinburgh (Waverley)
Journey time

From 44m

Distance

42 miles (67 km)

Frequency

217 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Price

From £9.50

Train operators

CrossCountry, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express

Travelling by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 45m

Want to spend some time in the Scottish capital and looking for more information on how to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh? Start your journey with us! 

On average, the train journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh usually takes around 1h 15m, but can take just 45m on the fastest services, with around 151 trains running on this popular route each day. As there are direct Scotrail services available, you don’t need to worry about changing along the way. So you can sit back, relax and enjoy the onboard amenities including family-sized tables, power sockets and generous luggage allowances. If you prefer travelling in style, upgrade to Scotrail First Class and enjoy comfy seats, quieter coaches and complimentary refreshments.  

Boasting cobbled streets, medieval architecture and elegant gardens, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and a fantastic location to spend a few days. Edinburgh Waverley station is situated in centre of the city, meaning you can start exploring as soon as you step off the train. Make your way to Edinburgh Castle for spectacular views of the city, or the National Museum of Scotland to learn about the country’s fascinating history and culture.  

If you’d like to save money on your train tickets, try travelling Off-Peak. Tickets tend to be cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends. Also, if you get a Railcard, you’ll save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh.  

Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today! If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on how to find cheaper train tickets and FAQs including first and last train times.  

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

You can get from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train in 1 hour and 13 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 44 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) take?

The average journey time by train between Glasgow and Edinburgh (Waverley) is 1 hour and 13 minutes, with around 217 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

How much does the train from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) cost?

Train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) can start from as little as £9.50 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book.

What's the fastest journey time between Glasgow and Edinburgh (Waverley) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) is 44 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) start at £9.50§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

Passenger reviews about this journey

Punctual, clean train. Also this service runs every 15 minutes so not too problematic if you miss one.

Christine Jonesa year agoChevronRightChevronRight

Train delayed by inclement weather which had led to flooding on line.. Train then terminated at Haymarket where we disembarked to await a train to Waverley. Staff on train kept us informed during journey. Were told we maybe able to reclaim from Scotrail. All in all extremely glad trains able to run and get us to our destination

Margaret Mosses2 years agoChevronRightChevronRight

Perfect 😊

Anonymous Customer2 years agoChevronRightChevronRight

Cancelled my train and the last minute and wouldn’t allow refund.

Anonymous Customera year agoChevronRightChevronRight

I paid extra for 1st class thinking at least a trolly with refreshments might come through! The only thing different was the tiny 1” that the seat apparently reclines!

Alison Jarviea year agoChevronRightChevronRight

Very packed

Clarea year agoChevronRightChevronRight

Train was filthy. Smelt of sick. Not a pleasant experience.

Customer2 years agoChevronRightChevronRight

Rated 3.4 / 5. Showing 7 out of 7 reviews.

Tips and tricks from our Trainline team

We love helping our customers find inspiration for their next train journey. Discover some travel stories written based on our employees' experiences.

A day trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train

I was working in Glasgow for a couple of weeks and decided to take a day trip to Edinburgh, as I’d never been before, and it only takes around 40 minutes to travel between these two cities by train. I arrived about 15 minutes before my train was due to leave, so I grabbed a coffee before heading to my platform.

On the train

I hopped on the ScotRail service I’d booked to travel to Edinburgh and found my seat with ease, there was enough space above me to store my coat, so I settled in for the journey. There was free WiFi on the train so I used this to upload some snaps of the countryside from my window to social media, as it looked so pretty as we whizzed along.

Arriving into Edinburgh Waverley station

We arrived into platform 4 at Edinburgh Waverley, did you know it’s the second-largest station in the UK? Well, you can tell! It’s huge! The main concourse sits right in the middle of the station and has exits on both sides, as I was heading into Old Town first to look at the castle, I took the Market Street exit.

About Jorja

Jorja, a Trainline employee, chose to share her experience of the journey between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link